Thanks for making this video! I just finished installing 90 sq ft of engineered hardwood in my master closet, and it looks amazing thanks to your guidance!
Excellent video thank you so much for breaking it down. Bought a house about seven months ago redoing a guestroom that is downstairs and also has VCT. I have actually done a good amount of VCT and the warning on the glue is funny to me. Even when you’re being survival somehow it gets in ya and then something else 😂
best DIY video for this topic. I saw some 12-15 videos until I stumbled upon this one. very thoroughly explanation and good lil tips and tricks. Liked the stagger idea a lot. minimal tools used. two thumbs up.
Maybe works with cheap t&g, but for thicker/tighter boards (or if floor a bit uneven) it takes a lot more tapping. The glue rows/width is way too wide to work on planks.
Can I ask you a question I have a room that is 533 sq ft and I've already purchased enough engineered wood flooring to cover my floor. My question is how much should I expect to have to pay someone to install it glued down over a concrete slab, including removing the carpet that I have already installed in the room? And remove the the baseboards, glue down the flooring and reinstall the base boards im just wondering how much should I expect to pay per sq ft for labor only? I live here in Katy Texas a small town right outside of Houston, idk if my area matters or not for the price? I would really appreciate if anyone could possibly give me an idea on how much is a reasonable price to expect to pay per sq ft or for the whole 533 sq ft job? I have some contractors coming next week to give me some estimates but since I am a woman and I have no idea how is the asking price for labor and I just don't want to be taken advantage of since I'm a single mom of 4 kids...I can't afford to over pay but yet I want someone that has experience doing this type of job that will do it correctly and I understand that good work doesn't come cheap either. Thanks in advance to anyone that can aanswer my questions
You should leave an expansion gap all the way around. I like to use the larger quarter round, thats 11/16x11/16 so I can leave a 1/2" expansion gap. But most of the time 1/4" is probably fine.
Thanks for making this video! I just finished installing 90 sq ft of engineered hardwood in my master closet, and it looks amazing thanks to your guidance!
Beautiful job
I wouldn't expect the floor to be very straight if you're just using the old baseboard as your guide...
Excellent video thank you so much for breaking it down. Bought a house about seven months ago redoing a guestroom that is downstairs and also has VCT. I have actually done a good amount of VCT and the warning on the glue is funny to me. Even when you’re being survival somehow it gets in ya and then something else 😂
Great video! Very helpful. Thanks.
best DIY video for this topic. I saw some 12-15 videos until I stumbled upon this one. very thoroughly explanation and good lil tips and tricks. Liked the stagger idea a lot. minimal tools used. two thumbs up.
Maybe works with cheap t&g, but for thicker/tighter boards (or if floor a bit uneven) it takes a lot more tapping. The glue rows/width is way too wide to work on planks.
I just uploaded a video on glue down 5/8" x 5" solid plank oak to slab. It works with that also. You just gotta take certain preparations.
How are you running a straight line without running a row across with a line snapped?
I dont use a line snap. But you can if you need it.
Can I ask you a question I have a room that is 533 sq ft and I've already purchased enough engineered wood flooring to cover my floor. My question is how much should I expect to have to pay someone to install it glued down over a concrete slab, including removing the carpet that I have already installed in the room? And remove the the baseboards, glue down the flooring and reinstall the base boards im just wondering how much should I expect to pay per sq ft for labor only? I live here in Katy Texas a small town right outside of Houston, idk if my area matters or not for the price? I would really appreciate if anyone could possibly give me an idea on how much is a reasonable price to expect to pay per sq ft or for the whole 533 sq ft job? I have some contractors coming next week to give me some estimates but since I am a woman and I have no idea how is the asking price for labor and I just don't want to be taken advantage of since I'm a single mom of 4 kids...I can't afford to over pay but yet I want someone that has experience doing this type of job that will do it correctly and I understand that good work doesn't come cheap either. Thanks in advance to anyone that can aanswer my questions
Install pre-finished glued down could be $5 to $6 per SF.
@@larry6406 thank you so much so that is the price for the labor only, correct? That's not as bad as I was thinking it would be...
great explanation, cheers
Why the silver duct tape on your right hand?
Great install technique. But don't you need to start from the middle after squaring out the room.
What do you charge for this glue down engineered? I’m trying to find the pricing on this floor
In Raleigh, NC I can get $4 to $5 per SF including glue.
Do you need expansion gaps along the edges? If so, how much? 1/4 inch? Thank you.
You should leave an expansion gap all the way around. I like to use the larger quarter round, thats 11/16x11/16 so I can leave a 1/2" expansion gap. But most of the time 1/4" is probably fine.
GLUE ALL OVER THE BUCKET. I WILL GET STICKY PRETTY SOON
How bout snapping a line in the center of the room and not starting off the wall. Your a professional,?
what is that tool called at 13:57? and where can i get one. lol
Thats called a Powerjack. Great tool. You should be able to find one at your local hardwood supply store or order online.
The pattern should be more random, nice job all the same
No expansion gap :/
No.
What? No expansion gap??
Thanks
Do you need expansion gaps?
Only around the edges. I've never left an expansion gap in the field with a glue down floor.
So your title says gluing hardwood to a slab and then you glue it to tile. How stupid.